Manual Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage

Therapist-led manual therapy and lymphatic drainage at Carlsbad Clinic, for circulation, swelling and mobility. Comprehensive manual therapy is a 55-minute hands-on session targeting soft tissue and joint restrictions; manual lymphatic drainage uses gentle rhythmic strokes to move lymph and reduce swelling. A faster automated (machine) lymphatic drainage is also offered for guests who want compression-style decongestion at a lower price. Sessions complement the clinic's physiotherapy and balneotherapy programmes.

Carlsbad Clinic offers a dedicated manual therapy and lymphatic drainage menu that sits between massage and physiotherapy, focused on circulation, decongestion and mobility. Comprehensive manual therapy is a 55-minute hands-on session (2,000 Kč) in which the therapist works on soft-tissue restrictions, fascia and joint mobility — more clinically targeted than a relaxation massage and well suited to stiffness, tension and movement limitation. A partial 25-minute version (1,200 Kč) addresses a single region. Manual lymphatic drainage is a distinct technique: slow, light, rhythmic strokes that follow the lymphatic pathways to encourage drainage and reduce swelling, offered as a 55-minute full session (2,000 Kč) or a 25-minute partial (1,200 Kč). For guests who prefer a faster, machine-assisted approach, automated lymphatic drainage (750 Kč, 25 min) uses sequential compression to decongest the limbs — the most affordable option and a good fit for tired, heavy or mildly swollen legs. These therapies may support reduced swelling, better circulation, eased muscle tension and improved range of motion, and they pair naturally with the clinic's physiotherapy, balneotherapy and cryotherapy so that decongestion and recovery reinforce each other across a stay. Who benefits: guests with fluid retention or post-treatment swelling, those with muscular tension and restricted mobility, and visitors wanting a recovery-oriented session that is therapeutic rather than purely relaxing. Manual lymphatic drainage has specific contraindications — including acute infection, active cancer without clearance, and certain cardiac or kidney conditions — which is why selection follows the clinic's initial medical examination. Preparation is minimal; arrive hydrated, and the therapist will advise on frequency, which for lymphatic work often means a short series for best effect.